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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.70, 4,778.28 and 2,520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.70, 4,778.28 and 2,520.76 is: 3,475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.70 : 4,778.28 = 2,520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.70/4,778.28 = 2,520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.70x = 4,778.28 × 2,520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.70x = 12,044,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,044,897.09/3,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.46

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